Samantha López

Samantha López Archila is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Liga MX Femenil club Guadalajara. Born and raised in the United States and a former Mexico youth international, she represents Guatemala internationally.

Career

In 2022, she started her career in UNAM. In 2023, she was transferred to Mazatlán.

International career

López was part of the squad of Mexico U-20 women's national football team that finished as Runners-up at the 2022 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship. She was also part of the team that participated in the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica.
López made her senior debut for Guatemala on 9 April 2024 in a 3–0 friendly loss against Colombia.